RANGE:Taiwan.
HABITAT:They live in close-canopy forests from sea level to 2100 meters.
HISTORY: Robert Swinhoe 1862.
DESCRIPTION:They can be breed in small avairies and they are good for beginners. They are hardy and easy to breed. The cock birds have beautiful metalic colors. A good addition to any collection.
AVAIRY POSITION:Well planted 10m2 avairy.
FEEDING:Pellets, seeds, green food, live food.
BREEDING AGE:First year.
BREEDING SEASON:March.
NUMBER OF EGGS IN A YEAR:12-24 eggs.
INCUBATION PERIOD:25 days.